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The 106th Rescue Wing (RQW) hosted a Change of Command Ceremony in which Col. Michael F. Canders relinquishes command of the 106th Rescue Wing to Col. Thomas J. Owens II on October 04, 2009 at F.S. Gabreski Airport (ANG), Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Brigadier General James W. Kwiatkowski (Commander, New York Air National Guard), various distinguished guest and members of the 106 RQW were in attendance to the ceremony. The Change of Command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally symbolizes the continuity of authority as the command is passed from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt Doris E. Libby/Released) Releasing Authority: Capt. Alexander Q. Spencer, DSN 456-7470


106th RQW Change of Command Ceremony

The 106th Rescue Wing (RQW) hosted a Change of Command Ceremony in which Col. Michael F. Canders relinquishes command of the 106th Rescue Wing to Col. Thomas J. Owens II on October 04, 2009 at F.S. Gabreski Airport (ANG), Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Brigadier General James W. Kwiatkowski (Commander, New York Air National Guard), various distinguished guest and members of the 106 RQW were in attendance to the ceremony. The Change of Command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally symbolizes the continuity of authority as the command is passed from one individual to another. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt Doris E. Libby/Released) Releasing Authority: Capt. Alexander Q. Spencer, DSN 456-7470

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The keynote speaker for the Black History Month celebration at the Wing Auditorium at F.S. Gabreski Airport, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on February 8, 2011, 2nd Lt. William M. Wheeler, a Tuskeegee Airman salutes members of the 106th Rescue Wing during his speech. (Official U.S. Airforce photo/SSgt. Marcus P. Calliste/released)
2nd Lt. William M. Wheeler, a Tuskeegee Airman (right) meets members of the 106th Rescue Wing during his visit to the F.S. Gabreski Airport, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on February 8, 2011. Members of the 106th Rescue Wing took part in the Black History Month celebration at the Wing Auditorium which featured 2nd Lt. William M. Wheeler as the keynote speaker. (Official U.S. Airforce photo/SSgt. Marcus P. Calliste/ released)
2nd Lt. William M. Wheeler, a Tuskeegee Airman, accepts a 106th Rescue Wing coin from Col. Thomas J. Owens II after giving his keynote speech during the Black History Month celebration at the Wing Auditorium at F.S. Gabreski Airport, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on February 8, 2011. 2nd Lt. William M. Wheeler was the keynote speaker for the event. (Official U.S. Airforce photo/SSgt. Marcus P. Calliste/ released)
Members of the 106th Rescue Wing work their way through an exteremly foggy day at F.S.Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on February 2, 2011. (Official U.S. Airforce photo/SSgt. David J. Murphy/released)
Members of the 106th Rescue Wing work their way through an exteremly foggy day at F.S.Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on February 2, 2011. (Official U.S. Airforce photo/SSgt. David J. Murphy/released)
Congressman Tim Bishop (D-NY) poses with Staff Sgt. Kieran Carney of the 106th Rescue Wing for a photo in the Guardian Angel building during his visit to F.S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 2011. The main reason for the visit was to meet Staff Sgt. Kieran Carney a Pararescueman with the 103rd Rescue Squadron who was selected as Airman of the Year for the 106th Rescue Wing and is currently under consideration for Airman of the Year for New York State. Staff Sgt. Carney was also invited to attend the State of the Union address with Congressman Bishop on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. (Official U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt. Eric Miller/Released)
Congressman Tim Bishop (D-NY) (center) is shown around the new Guardian Angel building by 106th Rescue Wing Commander Col. Thomas J. Owens II (right) and 103rd Rescue Squadron Commander Maj. John D. McElroy (left) during his visit to the 106th Rescue Wing at F.S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 2011. The main reason for the visit was to meet Staff Sgt. Kieran Carney a Pararescueman with the 103rd Rescue Squadron who was selected as Airman of the Year for the 106th Rescue Wing and is currently under consideration for Airman of the Year for New York State. Staff Sgt. Carney was also invited to attend the State of the Union address with Congressman Bishop on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. (Official U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt. Eric Miller/Released)
Congressman Tim Bishop (D-NY) poses with Staff Sgt. Kieran Carney and other members of the 106th Rescue Wing for a group photo in the Guardian Angel building during his visit to F.S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 2011. The main reason for the visit was to meet Staff Sgt. Kieran Carney a Pararescueman with the 103rd Rescue Squadron who was selected as Airman of the Year for the 106th Rescue Wing and is currently under consideration for Airman of the Year for New York State. Staff Sgt. Carney was also invited to attend the State of the Union address with Congressman Bishop on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. (Official U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt. Eric Miller/Released)
A cake shaped to look like the Guardian Angel's barrette was available to Congressman Tim Bishop (D-NY) who visited the 106th Rescue Wing at F.S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. on Jan. 22, 2011. The main reason for the visit was to meet Staff Sgt. Kieran Carney a Pararescueman with the 103rd Rescue Squadron who was selected as Airman of the Year for the 106th Rescue Wing and is currently under consideration for Airman of the Year for New York State. Staff Sgt. Carney was also invited to attend the State of the Union address with Congressman Bishop on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. (Official U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt. Eric Miller/Released)
Members of the 106th Rescue Wing receive a BBQ lunch in the dining facility at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in F.S. Gabreski, N.Y on August 11, 2010. This event was meant to celebrate the completion of the recent Unit Compliance Inspection which occurred over the recent August Drill. In summery the 106th had 339 Complies, 137 Complies with Comments and 25 Do Not Complies. According the IG Team Chief the 106th showed that it has
Members of the 106th Rescue Wing receive a BBQ lunch in the dining facility at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in F.S. Gabreski, N.Y on August 11, 2010. This event was meant to celebrate the completion of the recent Unit Compliance Inspection which occurred over the recent August Drill. In summery the 106th had 339 Complies, 137 Complies with Comments and 25 Do Not Complies. According the IG Team Chief the 106th showed that it has
Members of the 106th Rescue Wing receive a BBQ lunch in the dining facility at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in F.S. Gabreski, N.Y on August 11, 2010. This event was meant to celebrate the completion of the recent Unit Compliance Inspection which occurred over the recent August Drill. In summery the 106th had 339 Complies, 137 Complies with Comments and 25 Do Not Complies. According the IG Team Chief the 106th showed that it has